How do i find at least one set of values for x and y so that the slope of the line through (5,8) and (x, y) is 0?

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Jasmine Hernandez

9 March, 02:54

How do i find at least one set of values for x and y so that the slope of the line through (5,8) and (x, y) is 0?

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Keaton Owen · Answer 1

A (5,8) and B (x, y)

m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂-x₁)

m = (y-8) / (x-5)

m = 0 if and only if y = 8

The equation becomes:

y = 0. x + b

8 = 0. x + b → y = 8 (line / / to x-axis at y=8)